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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,914

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,350 $55,400
Base Invoice $53,336 $51,150
Premium 2 Package 1,400  
Seating Package 3,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
iPod integration 375 400
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Wood trim 0 0
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Sunroof   1,050
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 2 Package 1,302  
Seating Package 2,818  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
iPod integration 349 365
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Wood trim 0 0
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   1,820
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Sunroof   955
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 8,175 12,025
Options (change) 7,603 10,945
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $68,500 $69,600
Total Invoice $63,914 $64,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $655
Model Year20102010
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$68,500$69,600
Adjustments for Features-3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,180$69,600
Total Invoice$63,914$64,270
Adjustments for Features-2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,615$64,270

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102010
ModelC-Class3-Series
TrimC63 AMGM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2990

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102010
ModelC-Class3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length182.3 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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